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 During Diwali, they light candles outside of their homes which is similar to Hanukkah.  Diwali is also a very religious holiday for Hindus.

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 Diwali is a harvest festival that signifies the last harvest of the year before winter. They did this to try and receive a blessing from Lakshmi, their goddess of wealth. They prayed for success at the outset of a new financial year.